BR 1864 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1962

BR 1864 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1962

BR 1864 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1962
BR 1864 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1962

 

Present Location Spa Valley
County Location Kent
Designed For BR
Build Location Wolverton
Built by BR
Diagram number 99
Lot number 30702
Type RMB
First Number 1864
Later Numbers SC1864
Present Number W1864
Current Livery BR(W) Chocolate and Cream
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1993. Into service 12/1995 on Santa trains. Re-upholstered in non-standard purple moquette (see additional photo 1 below). Ceiling lights replaced by fluorescents. Additional photo 2 shows modifications to bar / store area: original formica wall panelling replaced by varnished wood (alas); formica ceiling painted gloss white. 05/21: moved from Llangollen Railway to Spa Valley Railway.
Owner Spa Valley Railway
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Many
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 11/10/2003
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 22/05/2006
Photo by Byron Chamberlain
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 11/05/2021

John Joyce 06/04/2019: interior view (see Notes above)
John Joyce 06/04/2019: interior view (see Notes above)

John Joyce 06/04/2019: interior view (see Notes above)
John Joyce 06/04/2019: interior view (see Notes above)


 

 










 





 

 

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